Peony Varieties

November 15, 2024 Post a Comment

Peony varieties

Peony flowers are astounding in size, shape, form and structure. The flower forms of peonies are wide and varied. Each flower form presents intrigue, beauty and contemplation for the viewer. The American Peony Society's official standard includes six forms – Single, Japanese, Anemone, Semi-double, Bomb and Full double.

What is the most beautiful peony?

Kansas has been referred to as the crown jewel of peonies and is often used in photographs due to its sparkling and effervescent color. It is popular with floral designers for its long vase life and beloved by many for its striking color.

What is the longest blooming peony?

Which type of peony blooms the longest? If you're looking for an extended bloom season, Intersectional peonies can produce flowers for a period of 3 to 4 weeks, with as many as 30 to 50 blossoms per plant. The blooms of a tree peony, if protected from the hot afternoon sun, can last as long as 14 days.

What are the easiest peonies to grow?

Peonies That Do Not Require Staking

Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty' (Peony)
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bride's Dream' (Peony) ...
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bu-Te' (Peony) ...
Paeonia lactiflora 'Do Tell' (Peony) ...
Paeonia lactiflora 'Gay Paree' (Peony) ...
Paeonia lactiflora 'Krinkled White' (Peony) ...
Paeonia lactiflora 'Laura Dessert' (Peony)

What is the rarest color of peony?

Purple is one of the rarest colours in nature. Therefore our peonies can be considered exclusive.

Where should you not plant peonies?

Don't plant too close to trees or shrubs, as peonies don't like to compete for food, light, and moisture. Grow peonies in deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist soil that drains well. Soil pH should be neutral.

Which peony smells best?

Our Favorite Highly Fragranced Peonies

Duchesse de Nemours.
Seashell.
Dr. Alexander Fleming.
Festiva Maxima.
Pecher.

What month is best for peonies?

May is synonymous with the short but glorious flowering season for peonies, those popular flowers that are so dramatic when displayed in a vase. Peonies tend to be visible from late April until early June, but May is when they truly come into their own, flourishing magnificently.

Do peonies like shade or sun?

Where to Plant Peonies. Peonies need at least 6 to 8 hours of sun each day, though some protection from hot afternoon sun in zones 8-9 is helpful. Choosing an area with good air circulation is essential as well, to help prevent fungal diseases.

Do peony plants get bigger every year?

Every year it should increase until about the 6th year when some varieties could get up to 25-30 stems per plant! Peonies need a cold (winter) period to break their dormancy in order to bloom the following season. Because of this, they are grown with very mixed results in the southern states (USDA zone 9B and higher).

Do peony bushes get bigger every year?

Peonies bushes grow large over time. In fact, mature bushes easily reach three to five feet in diameter.

How do you keep peonies blooming all summer?

Each individual bloom lasts around 7-10 days, and each plant will give multiple blooms! The simple secret to extending Peony blooming in your garden is to plant varieties that flower at different times within the roughly 6-week period of proficient blooming.

Do you deadhead peonies?

Deadhead peonies as they bloom. Cut the foliage to the ground in the fall to avoid diseases over the winter. Mulch loosely and lightly where winters are severe. Remove mulch in spring.

Are there peonies that bloom all summer?

Unfortunately, no, peonies don't bloom all summer long. Intersectional varieties bloom after the herbaceous varieties and the bloom time can extend for up to three weeks since their buds don't all open at the same time.

Do peonies take 3 years to bloom?

Unlike annuals, peonies take 3 - 4 years to become a fully established blooming plant. The first year of growth is focused on root production and becoming established in the garden. If blooms occur the first year, they may be smaller and not of the typical form or color of a mature planting.

Do peonies grow better in pots or ground?

Peony plants grow best in the ground; however, some gardeners are planting a peony or two in large patio pots. Use an ample sized container of 10 gallons or larger for best results, as the roots of a peony grow rather large.

Should you plant peonies by your house?

Those pesky little critters absolutely love peonies, which is why you should plant your peonies a little bit away from your house entries. The side of the house would be fine, which is where I have my pink peonies. My fusia pink peonies are on the side of our garden shed, which is at the back of our yard.

What color of peonies smell best?

Generally speaking, the double, white and pink peonies tend to be the most fragrant while most single and red peonies do not have a scent - though there are a few exceptions.

What is the lifespan of peonies?

When properly cared for and kept in optimal conditions, a peony plant can live a long life. It can even stay around to be over 100 years old.

Do blue peonies exist?

Since their cultivation, peonies have inspired designers and artists alike. Unfortunately, blue peony blossoms don't exist in the garden – they range from pink, red, white, or yellow – so I assigned my own hue.